Central New York

Premiere art museums, the home of America’s first literary success and the Baseball Hall of Fame are just a few of the things that await visitors to the Central Region. The region played an important role in the fight to end slavery in America, and has a military history dating back to the 18th century. Its rural heritage, connection with Native American culture and link to New York's canals are also on display for visitors. While touring historic sites, travelers can also visit Syracuse University and watch some of its nationally ranked sports teams or see what’s new at the State Fairgrounds.

Housed at Cottage Lawn (designed by renowned architect Alexander Jackson Davis and constructed in 1849) , home of Niles Higginbotham, founder of the City of Oneida, the Madison County Historical... more

The Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute is an internationally recognized fine arts center, with an art museum, performing arts center, and art school and college. The museum spans two historic... more

When abolitionists forming a state anti-slavery society were physically mobbed in Utica, it was in Peterboro that they found safety and support. This site tells the story of that event, and the... more

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in famous Cooperstown features the hallowed Hall of Fame Gallery honoring the game`s greatest players, and countless interactive exhibits and emotional... more

The Blessed Kateri lived her teenage years in the 17th century on this site of the National Kateri Tekawith Shrine & Mohawk Caughnawaga Indian Museum in Fonda. It is the only completely excavated... more

The original limestone house built by French and Indian War hero Sir William Johnson, known today as Old Fort Johnson, was home to him and his family throughout the war. Today the fort is a museum... more

A 1772 church, the Old Stone Fort Museum Complex in Schoharie was fortified and attacked during a Revolutionary War battle in 1780. Today it celebrates and preserves the rich, historic legacy of the... more

The Oneida Community (1848-1881) was the longest lived, and one of the most radical and successful of the 19th Century social utopian experiments. The site serves as an extraordinary example of the... more

Founded in 1876, the society preserves and promotes the history of Oneida County and the greater Mohawk Valley through collecting and displaying artifacts, operating a research library, and hosting... more

Pay tribute to the soldiers who fought courageously to advance America`s fight for freedom during the Revolutionary War. Recall Brigadier General Herkimer`s heroic efforts in 1777 to lead his army... more